Meaning & use

vivid

adjective·Academic

Producing strong, clear images in the mind; strikingly bright, intense, or detailed.

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She gave a vivid description of the sunset that made everyone want to see it.

He still has vivid memories of his grandmother's kitchen from childhood.

A note on using this word

Vivid works for both visual intensity, like bright colors, and mental clarity, like a vivid dream or memory.

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Words with an opposite meaning

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